Duration: 3 minutes   |   Level: Beginner

Chinmaya Mudra

Chinmaya mudra, which is also referred to as "the gesture of awareness," is one of the powerful mudras that promote physical and mental health. Chinmaya is a Sanskirt word which means "supreme awareness," "full of knowledge" or "pure wisdom"; and mudra means "gesture" or "seal."

Mudras can be practiced for up to 45 minutes. It is highly recommended to practice a mudra for at least 15 minutes a day.

 

Benefits

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  • <li>Promotes flow of prana</li>
  • <li>Positively impacts the energy in the thoracic region</li>
  • <li>Promotes breathing in the midsection of the lungs</li>
  • <li>Improves digestion.</li>
  • <li>Promotes awareness of the body and mind.</li>
  • <li>Bestows body mind health.</li>
  • <li>Helps to keep the mind calm.</li>
  • <li>It relieves stress and anxiety.</li>
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